Thursday, November 4, 2010
When a team takes the floor for the first game of the season, a sloppy performance will likely ignite fear in the hearts of fans. For Jayhawk fans, last week’s first glance at the 2010-11 women’s basketball team provided a reason to start the season off with a positive outlook.
After closing the season opener strong, with an 83-62 victory past Fort Hays State, the team will face Washburn University in the second and final exhibition game at 2 p.m., Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse. The faceoff will be the first of the season for Washburn’s Lady Blues squad.
The Lady Blues lost all of last year’s starters, but returned seven letter winners and is still ranked No. 9 in the USA Today/ESPN Division II Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The team finished last season 27-4 and won the MIAA title.
In the last meeting between the two squads in 2008, Kansas defeated Washburn 67-51. Washburn defeated Kansas 62-59 in their last regular season faceoff in 2004. Still, Kansas has won 28 of its last 30 preseason games and coach Bonnie Henrickson has led Kansas to a 2-0 winning record against Washburn during exhibition play.
Sophomore forward Carolyn Davis opened the net early, earning the first 10 points of the game against Fort Hays State, where she garnered a career-high 35 points. Davis also controlled the court with 17 rebounds and six blocks. She will likely be called to lead the team in its hope of defeating the Lady Blues this weekend.
Despite Davis’ strong performance, the Jayhawks need more players to help put points on the board. Davis’ co-captains, sophomore guards Monica Engelman and Angel Goodrich, together contributed 11 of the team’s 17 assists, but only added a combined 14 points. To be victorious against the Lady Blues on Sunday and in later games this season, the squad needs the teammates to live up to their scoring potential.
— Edited by Abby Davenport
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